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Asbestos Survey for East Barnet
Asbestos survey in East Barnet: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
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How asbestos survey works in East Barnet
We survey houses, flats, commercial buildings and outbuildings across East Barnet. Whatever the building, the report sets out what was found, where, the laboratory results and what we recommend. Typical jobs include the communal parts of blocks of flats and planned refurbishment work, including soffits, boiler cupboard panels and water tanks.
Before work on a flat or house in East Barnet, the usual question is how far the survey needs to go: the whole block, a single flat or only the work areas. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- East Barnet (N20, EN4, N14)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Why people call us in East Barnet
Asbestos went into roofing, boards, coatings, tiles, insulation and more, so they can turn up almost anywhere in an older building.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Public and community buildings
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
If you are a landlord near Oakleigh Park station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
What to look for in a quote
- Areas included and excluded
- How many samples are included
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Step by step
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. We will tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Move things out of the way carefully
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
Surveying buildings in East Barnet
East Barnet is about 1 mile north-east of Whetstone, in Greater London. If your survey is in East Barnet, let us know about access. East Barnet is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 10 miles away.
A school such as Church Hill School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed. Altering an older house in East Barnet, wherever it is? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
Wherever your property is in N20, EN4 and N14, we can help with an asbestos survey. From Dene Road, Pine Road and Capel Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Osidge (1 mile east), Brunswick Park (1 mile south-east), New Barnet (1 mile north-west), Whetstone (1 mile south-west) and Oakleigh Park (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles south), City of Westminster (8 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
East Barnet is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you will also find Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and East Barnet Urban District (0.6 miles north). The countryside around East Barnet includes Oakleigh Park Rail Cutting and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include East Barnet School (0.7 miles north) and Salcombe School (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cavalier pub (under half a mile south)
Options to consider in East Barnet
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. Finding asbestos halfway through a job means stopping work, extra cost and possible exposure, so surveying first is normally cheaper in the end. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why us?
- Reports and results you can share
- Recommendations in plain English
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
See how we quote or published price ranges.
After we have finished in East Barnet
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
Keeping things safe:
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
Things not to do
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
East Barnet: your questions answered
Do you work in East Barnet despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around East Barnet?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, we do: shops, offices, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls. Send us the size, use and age of the building.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
What it costs
What drives the price:
- How easy it is to reach
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Material and condition
- The survey scope
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Damaged areas
- Approximate dimensions
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A photo of the whole area
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site